Principal Scientist, Staff Veterinarian

Position Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking for a passionate and motivated laboratory animal veterinarian to join our Veterinary Sciences (VS) team as a Staff Veterinarian at our Lawrenceville, NJ (LVL) site. Whether you are early in your lab animal medicine career or looking to deepen your expertise in a dynamic research environment, this is an exciting opportunity to grow alongside a collaborative, highly skilled team.

In this role, you will provide high-quality veterinary care for research animals, partner with investigators to support cutting-edge scientific research, and contribute meaningfully to our animal care and use program. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a range of responsibilities — from day-to-day clinical care to regulatory compliance — with mentorship and support from experienced colleagues. This position will also include cross-coverage at our nearby New Brunswick, NJ (NBR) site, offering exposure to GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) studies and broadening your professional foundation.

You will be joining a welcoming team of 8 veterinarians spread across 5 U.S. sites, all united by a shared commitment to animal welfare, scientific excellence, and regulatory integrity. Candidates with an interest in surgical models and anesthesia are especially encouraged to apply — there is ample opportunity to develop and apply these skills here.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care and accurate record keeping for all laboratory animals, including clinical assessment and diagnoses, treatment planning, management of disease outbreaks, and performance of surgery and anesthesia
• Serve as a clinical veterinarian at the LVL site, with cross-coverage responsibilities at the NBR site as needed, including veterinary oversight for GLP studies and ensuring compliance with applicable GLP regulations and standards
• Direct and evaluate animal health surveillance programs; interpret and apply microbiological, serological, and parasitological data to prevent, diagnose, and treat laboratory animal disease
• Collaborate with scientific staff on experimental protocol design and animal model development, building expertise in translational research models
• Partner with the VS Global Training Team to implement and deliver training programs for VS staff and research personnel, supporting compliance with all applicable regulations and standards
• Support the IACUC through rotational veterinary pre-review of all activities involving animals, post-approval monitoring (PAM), and assessment of research personnel technical competencies
• Contribute to internal projects and cross-site committees, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility over time
• Supervise VS staff as assigned, with mentorship provided
• Provide veterinary care and oversight for a diverse range of species, including, but not limited to, rodents, canines, rabbits, swine, and nonhuman primates (NHP).

Qualifications & Experience

• DVM, or equivalent degree, plus a current license to practice veterinary medicine in the United States
• Experience working with laboratory animals, with demonstrated knowledge of their biology, diseases, and handling
• ACLAM board-eligibility through completion of an ACLAM-approved post-doctoral program or accrual of equivalent experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing the care and use of laboratory animals (FDA, USDA, IACUC, AAALAC)
• Understanding of occupational health and safety practices, including PPE use to minimize injury risk and exposure to zoonotic agents
• Interest in or experience with surgical models and anesthesia in a laboratory animal research setting (preferred)
• Experience working with large animal species, including nonhuman primates and swine (preferred)
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to upholding BMS Core Values in all aspects of the role